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Peter J. Frazier-Koontz
1943 - 2020
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1943
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2020
Peter Frazier-Koontz Obituary
Peter J. Frazier-Koontz
August 10, 1943 - September 11, 2020
Peter left his life on Earth to join daughter Wendy in the firmament where she has awaited him. He was born on Aug. 10, 1943 in Wakefield, Nebraska and spent his childhood in York, NE and Clarksville, AR. He moved to Hastings, NE when he was a college sophomore and graduated from Hastings College in 1965. He then attended Princeton Theological Seminary where he earned a Master of Divinity in 1968. Unable to stop learning, he went on to earn a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in Adult Education from the University of Nebraska/Lincoln. He served on the staffs of Southern Heights and Eastridge Presbyterian Churches in Lincoln and was also a therapist at the Community Mental Health Center of Lancaster County.
Other aspects of Peter's Renaissance man nature were photography, astronomy, woodturning, private pilot's license, black belt in Aikido, storm spotting, cooking, and baking. He and his wife Mickie were married for nearly 40 years and enjoyed numerous trips to France, sometimes with friends and family, and exploring the magnificent vistas in their "new" home state of New Mexico to which they moved in 2012.
Peter was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Wendy, his brother-in-law Larry Frazier, and his mother-in-law Lila Frazier.
He is survived by his wife Mickie, his daughter Karey Olson of Seattle, his sister and brother-in-law Kathy and Dennis Maloney of Omaha, his brother-in-law Steve Frazier of Albuquerque, his sister-in-law Anabeth Cox of Lincoln, his uncle Fred Koontz of Lincoln, son-in-law and spouse Billy and Johanna Higgins and grandson Will Higgins, who is the apple of his grandfather's eye, his son and daughter of the heart Talal and Amira Al-Karagoly and children Taha, Yunes, and Razan of Dearborn, MI, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Peter was a kind and loving man and he leaves a hole in the fabric of our lives. He would want us to think of him reminding us that we are the salt of the Earth, we are the People of God.
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James B. Coffey
October 23, 2020
Peter was a member of our amateur radio club in the Albuquerque & Rio Rancho, NM area. He was very kind to me and so very easy to be around. I learned a great deal from him and not just about ham radio. My deepest condolences to Peter's extended family and friends. Requiescat in pace.
Ann and Larry Owens
September 20, 2020
He will missed by many. He helped our family out many years ago and he also baptized our Son 26 years ago. May you Rest In Peace.
Judy sweney
September 19, 2020
Mickie and family I am so sorry for your loss. Peter was a unique man. I know you will miss him.
Barbara Galloway Maloney
September 19, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Peter's illness and death. I remember him especially in Youth Fellowship at the Presbyterian church and in band. It sounds like he's had an amazing life and family, I know he'll be missed. Sending love to you all.
John Ray
September 19, 2020
Peter was like my younger brother as we were very close in Clarksville, my hometown. I was also close to his sister Kathy.
Peter was extremely gifted in intelligence and everybody liked him. It was an honor to be called his friend. He and Mickie came back to Clarksville for a mini reunion...the first time I had met his precious Mickie. They gave so much of themselves to their daughters and to their grandson.
It is difficult to know that he is no longer with us. He was a very special man...and friend. He touched so many in his time on this earth. Thanks Peter, for being my friend!!!! Johnny Ray
Larry & Vicki Jurgens
September 18, 2020
Peter will never be forgotten by our family. He performed our son's (Bret) funeral in 1989. He left a lasting impression on the whole family. Our deepest sympathy to all the family during this difficult time. God Bless you all.
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